BC Gov News

The City of Port Alberni is joining B.C.'s bylaw adjudication program, which is aimed at saving time and money for residents and local governments.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that a skull found in a storage shed on a residential Esquimalt property earlier this month is historical in nature, and not from any recent death.

A pilot project that helps high-risk inmates transition back into society through housing, health and community supports has shown promise in reducing criminal behaviour among program participants and is being implemented at three B.C. correctional centres.

The Township of Esquimalt is joining B.C.’s bylaw adjudication program, becoming the first municipality in the Capital Region to take advantage of the program aimed at saving time and money for residents and local governments.

A $2-million funding increase for the Legal Services Society is kick-starting justice transformation projects aimed at improving access and efficiency in criminal and family law matters.

The British Columbia government is seeking input on recommendations that could form the basis of a new trustee act.